Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

MedStar Health; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is looking for a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in La Porte, TX. The role involves loading and unloading cylinders while adhering to safety standards and government regulations. This entry-level position offers opportunities for advancement through training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Progressive parental leave package

Qualifications

• Valid employment authorization in the U.S.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Ability to read Safety Data Sheets and cylinder labels.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload high-pressure and liquid cylinders.
• Inspect cylinders before filling.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

R10067783 Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) (Open)

Location:

La Porte, TX - Miller Cut-Off Rd - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) will be responsible for loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks to comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading cylinder gasses per Airgas procedures. This position is based in La Porte, TX.

This is an entry level position with the opportunity for advancement into higher level production positions through training and step progressions.

This position works with the LaPorte Pure Gas Plant and team, which covers the filling of industrial-grade, research-grade, specialty mixes up to primary grade, medical devices, diving gasses, breathing air, and other blends. Our product travels throughout the Gulf Coast Region and the world.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm

• Inspects cylinders before filling, following standard procedures required by the government, Airgas, and distributor standards.

• Understands the hazards of various gasses, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.

• Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.

• Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist and records type and quantity of cylinders.

• Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders before filling.

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• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
  Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong level of attention to detail.

• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets, labels and all other written communications required.

• Ability to become forklift certified required.

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] .

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